The Sorted Project Showcases Unique Service in Voluntary Health Scotland’s Poster Competition for The Vital Health Sector Conference The Sorted Project is excited to announce our participation in the Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) poster competition! This opportunity is a significant step for our … [Read more...] about Karen’s Blog: A Journey to Recovery
Julie and Peter’s Blog: Defining Lived Expertise by Design
CANDU is a cancer lived experience charity founded in 2018 in Dundee. Members have all been affected by cancer and are committed to supporting others both practically and emotionally as well as sharing their lived experience to influence and promote change and improvement within support … [Read more...] about Julie and Peter’s Blog: Defining Lived Expertise by Design
Sarah and Kirstin’s Blog:Breastfeeding Network Peer Support – Reducing Health inequalities in our communities.
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is a Scottish registered charity that supports women, families and communities with evidence-based information and practical peer support to help give children the best start in life. Central to our work is promoting the mental and physical wellbeing of mothers and … [Read more...] about Sarah and Kirstin’s Blog:Breastfeeding Network Peer Support – Reducing Health inequalities in our communities.
Avril’s Blog: Standing with people with ME
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a fluctuating, debilitating neurological condition, face stigma and discrimination. In Scotland, there are no specialist services or a clinical pathway for ME despite it being a common condition that negatively impacts the Quality of Life of not only the … [Read more...] about Avril’s Blog: Standing with people with ME
Caroline’s Blog: End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone: EASE
As Community Development Lead at Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC), I’ve been privileged to be part of many meaningful pieces of work. One project I’m particularly proud of is our End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone (EASE) Course. I lead on the delivery and development of the course, … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Blog: End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone: EASE
SCLWN 7th Knowledge Exchange Key Messages
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted its 7th Knowledge Exchange on 25 September for community link workers from across Scotland. These events are designed to bring together CLWs with organisations that can support them in their work. Our September event featured presentations … [Read more...] about SCLWN 7th Knowledge Exchange Key Messages
Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities hosted an event exploring health inequalities in Scotland as part of the Scottish Parliament 2024 Festival of Politics on the 21 August 2024. We were joined in the Scottish Parliament by our panel and attendees to discuss … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
Key Messages: Scottish Community Link Worker Network Conference 2024
On the 29th May we welcomed over 200 attendees to the second Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference in Glasgow. The day had a range of keynote presentations, round table discussions, panel session and an exhibition. You can scroll through the photos from the day … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Scottish Community Link Worker Network Conference 2024
Kim’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (Scottish Families) is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol/drug use in Scotland. We give information and advice to many people and help them with confidence, communication, and general well-being, and we link … [Read more...] about Kim’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Carol and Gail’s Blog: NHS 24 – Helping you find the right care, in the right place
Carol Cowan and Gail Lumsden have been part of NHS 24’s Engagement Team for many years. Part of their role is to support Community Link Workers to help tackle health inequalities and promote improved awareness of NHS 24 services and care navigation. Here they explain more about NHS 24 and how … [Read more...] about Carol and Gail’s Blog: NHS 24 – Helping you find the right care, in the right place
